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Novo Nordisk Foundation

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is a Danish philanthropic foundation that primarily funds life sciences research and also finances quantum computing through the Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme at the University of Copenhagen.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 6 September 2026

Headquarters
Hellerup, Denmark
Founded
1924
Status
Private

Coverage

HPCwire

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen Unveils Plans for European Quantum Chip Facility

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen and the Novo Nordisk Foundation announced plans for a 5,300 square metre quantum chip fabrication facility in Copenhagen. The planned site is intended to support the design, manufacture, and scaling of next-generation quantum chips, with the stated goal of strengthening Europe's position in quantum technology.

OutlookSpeculative

If the facility can secure cleanroom equipment and staff quickly, European quantum hardware developers could begin using domestic test-chip runs within two years, reducing turnaround dependence on overseas foundries.

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Quantum Computing Report

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen and Novo Nordisk Foundation Announce 5,300 m² Fabrication Facility for Quantum Chips

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen and the Novo Nordisk Foundation announced plans to build a 5,300 square metre quantum chip fabrication facility in Copenhagen, expected to be operational by 2027. The facility is intended to offer commercial wafer fabrication, characterization, assembly, and packaging services, linking academic research with industrial manufacturing.

OutlookPlausible

If the Copenhagen facility opens as planned, European quantum hardware developers could iterate on chip designs faster by using integrated commercial fabrication, characterization, assembly, and packaging in one location instead of relying on scattered research cleanrooms.

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Quantum Zeitgeist

Novo Nordisk Foundation funds Copenhagen quantum facility

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is backing Quantum Foundry Copenhagen to establish a 5,300 square metre quantum chip fabrication facility in Copenhagen. The new site is intended to develop advanced manufacturing equipment and strengthen Europe's quantum chip design and manufacturing capacity.

OutlookPlausible

The facility's equipment-development programme could begin validating specialized quantum chip manufacturing tools for European research fabs within two years, before the Copenhagen site reaches full production.

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